When I try to check for updates on my iPhone 4, it checks endlessly.

I also can't check for updates or install through iTunes as it doesn't seem to think the phone is plugged in, ''Connect this iPhone using a USB cable in order to update or restore its software.''

When I start the backup, it says there is 2.9 GB of space available. The times it would not complete, it never gave progress. I tried again this morning (7am) & it showed progress & I considered that an improvement. It is still plugged in ( noon ) & running (or appears to be) & says about 2 days left..... I will leave it a while & see what happens & then try your instructions if it still does not backup. I was reading the FAQs on this & it said something about deleting old photos that are on iCloud. I have moved all pics I want into iPhoto. If I delete old ones from iCloud, will it leave the ones in iPhoto?
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amm wait..first download the latest software (7.1.1) from the verified page..
then after the download completes.. back up ur device !
then after the back up completes.. turn off ur device
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My 3GS currently has almost 2 GB of "other" stuff on it. Given that it is an 8 GB phone, this is problematic. In addition, performance is very sluggish over the past few months (e.g., press the phone icon and it takes 15-30 seconds before the "shutter" actually opens). So, I was going to reset to factory settings and then restore from backup.
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OK, I have it downloaded -- thanks for the tip. The phone is not jailbroken at all. I am a very "vanilla" phone user. So, before I do this, a couple of other questions --
1. Why is this even necessary? From the Apple support site, it seems like I should just be able to click restore and I am off to the races.
2. Will this actually do the whole restore, or does it just re-install iOS 6.1.3?
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One who has a G-5 can upgrade to 10.5 Lepoard. This will increase your chances of finding software.
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http://tenfourfox.blogspot.com/
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Can I maually check for updates but prevent them from being automatically installed if it turns out one is available?
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I think what needs to be made very clear here is that when a user clicks on "check for updates" the software should bloody well CHECK for updates and most certainly SHOULD NOT proceed to download and apply any updates. this is misleading and intrusive.
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the software should simply do as it is asked, not do things that have most certainly not been asked.

JDev 10.1.2 : Check for Updates

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Message "Unable to Check for Updates"

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Hi!
Thanks for contacting us today! I understand you are having issues with updating, and using the device.
I believe that we are aware of the update issue however, it is ultimately the carrier/ manufacturer to provide updates. Please contact the respective company for assistance.
As for device using, and things not working. Please provide us with more details. (Note: the bug may have already been fixed, but is available in a later update).
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